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Sunday, 15 August 2010 06:35Written by TrueCar

The Monterey peninsula is a hotbed of activity each year during the second weekend of August with an abundance of activities held in the Pebble Beach area aimed at automotive enthusiasts. While most of the activities surround ultra-exclusive vintage and exotic cars, classic and high-performance racing, and collectible automotive auctions, Ford took the opportunity to reveal new super-muscular versions of its upcoming 2012 Boss 302 Mustang on the Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca .

Introduced in 1969, the first Mustang Boss was created to be unbeatable on SCCA race courses and local drag strips alike. Powered by a 302-cubic-inch (5.0-liter) OHV V-8 mated to a four-speed manual transmission, the first Boss created 290 horsepower and 290 pound-feet of torque that provided quarter-mile times in the low-12-second range. Fifty years later, these original high-perf musclecars are now coveted collectibles.

Ford has revived a legendary name known for uncompromising performance on the road and track with two new racing Boss 302 editions due to arrive in dealerships later this year. While most of the cars on view during the Pebble Beach weekend are unattainable to all but the most extreme auto aficionado, these new racing Boss Mustangs are aimed directly at enthusiasts with the budget and drive to have their own real racing experience.

2012 Mustang Boss 302

Powered by the same 440-horsepower/5.0-liter block and architecture as the 2011 Mustang GT 5.0-liter DOHC V-8, the new 2012 Mustang Boss 302 benefits from extensive racing telemetry and real-world experience gained while testing the Ford Racing Boss 302R. The new Boss receives a redesigned aero treatment and radiator to improve airflow efficiency and cooling, and to take advantage of the racing intake manifold, cylinder head airflow was optimized by CNC machining throughout the entire intake and exhaust port and combustion chamber. The lightweight, high-speed valvetrain and high-performance reciprocating assembly promise to hold together for 150,000-plus miles while also producing power at peak rpm. Brake cooling ducts improve cooling and reduce wear on the Mustang's 14-inch Brembo front racing brakes, while its three-mode speed-sensitive electronic steering system combines with adjustable shocks (five shock settings can be adjusted by a screwdriver) to allow the car to function on the road or track.

Pirelli PZero summer tires wrap around 19-inch black alloy racing wheels, and are sized specifically for each end of the vehicle; with the front wheels receiving 255/40ZR-19 tires while the rear wheels wear 285/35ZR-19 rubber.

The combined suspension and tire package allows the 2012 Mustang Boss 302 to achieve a top speed of 155 mph.

Inside, Alcantara suede complements the standard seats, which are trimmed in cloth with a suede-like center. Recaro racing seats are optional. Eleven pounds of sound-deadening material have been eliminated so occupants can enjoy the vehicle's unique intake, engine, and exhaust growl.

To set the 2012 Boss apart, each car will have either a black or white roof panel, coordinated to the color of the side C-stripe. Available exterior colors are Competition Orange, Performance White, Kona Blue Metallic, Yellow Blaze Tri-Coat Metallic and Race Red.

2012 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Package

Building on the performance of the street-legal 2012 Mustang Boss 302 racecar, the limited-edition Laguna Seca package is aimed at getting the car around a track in the quickest possible time.

Laguna Seca cars replaces the rear seats with a cross-car X-brace that couples the structure between the rear wheels. This reduces weight, improves chassis stiffness by much as 10 percent, and allows the precisely calibrated suspension tuning to do its job. Front seats by Recaro, and alcantara-leather steering wheel highlight the functional interior.

The high-revving 440-hp 5.0-liter V-8 delivers its power from a six-speed close-ratio manual gearbox to a standard 3.73-ratio Torsen limited-slip differential; the race car sticks to the ground with R-compound ultra-high-performance tires (255/40ZR-19 in the front, 285/35ZR-19 in the rear) wrapped around 19-inch alloy racing wheels. Four-wheel power disc brakes with four-sensor, four-channel anti-lock brakes feature fade-resistant vented 14-inch front and 11.8-inch rear disc brakes to bring the Mustang Boss Laguna Seca version to a stop three feet shorter from 60 mph over the regular Boss model.

A bright red C-stripe offsets either Black or Ingot Silver paint, and is complemented by a red roof panel. Red also sets off the front grille, mirror caps, and rear pedestal spoiler, while Laguna Seca rear badging and unique two-tone red and silver wheels complete the transformation. Front splitter, underbody treatments, and rear spoiler contribute to its looks, cooling, and aerodynamics.

Watch for these two extremely limited-production Mustang Boss models to arrive in dealerships later this year. Can't wait to drive the Boss? Shop for the 2011 Ford Mustang and other Ford vehicles with our New Car Price Reports on popular Ford models here at TrueCar.com.